SOLD TL7166 Very Odd Confederate Nipple Protector SOLD Misc Relics Thomas handbook compares this bullet

Thomas handbook compares this bullet to their 134A dished base Sourthern manufacture

The nose is pointed & the solid base has a protruding base cast mark

) base mark…my photo does not really show the dot

Notice the faint ring around the nose

This bullet is listed in the Thomas Handbook as 209

SOLD TL7166 Very Odd Confederate Nipple Protector SOLD Misc Relics Thomas handbook compares this bulletSOLD I have seen many carved nipple protectors before but this is the crudest, most unique nipple protector I have seen. For your consideration one whole Enfield bullet that has been used as a nipple protector. You are seeing the rifle's hammer mark on both sides of this bullet front side & back side of this bullet. This bullet has a very pointed nose & a nose cast mark that can be plainly seen. Dirt remains on this bullet & inside of the cavity. Over